The Best Things About Owning A Pug...
There are many great things about owning a pug. From their cute little wrinkles to their inquisitive head turn they are almost irresistible. As a proud Pug parent, myself, I chose 17 of my favorite things. So here are the 17 best things about owning a Pug
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17. Pugs are great garbage disposals. While you need to be careful to monitor how much food your Pug is getting, they sure come in handy when you drop a slice of apple or a stray carrot. Just be careful that they don’t eat something they shouldn’t.
16. Pugs are very intelligent. They can be trained to do many tricks.
15. Pugs are lazier than you. You won’t have to feel bad because you don’t feel like taking your Pug on a long walk. Fifteen to twenty minutes, a couple of times a day, is plenty of exercise if you are keeping your Pug on a proper diet.
14. Pugs make great family pets. They are great with kids and love to play games. My Pug loves hide and seek and chase. Also, tug of war and fetch are popular.
13. Pugs sleep 12-14 hours a day. They will generally sleep most of the time that you are at work. It is nice if they have a friend if being left alone for long stretches, as they can have separation anxiety.
12. Pugs are smaller dogs, but not too yappy. They are considered a toy breed and as such, they don’t take up a whole lot of space. You get the best of both worlds.
11. Pugs aren’t too small. They are the largest of the toy breeds and usually end up between 14 and 22 lbs. Although our Pug, Finn, tops out at 29 lbs. and the vet says he looks terrific.
10. Pugs are super friendly, and they can draw a crowd. People always want to stop and pet the little guys.
9. Pugs make great dogs for apartment dwellers. Because they don’t need a lot of space or exercise they are pretty much the perfect dog if you live in an apartment.
8. Pugs get along great with other pets. Their friendliness carries over to other dogs and cats. My Pug, Finn, and Cat, Slash, are best friends.
7. Pugs can make you more mentally and emotionally healthy. Research has shown the Pug can have therapeutic effects on their owner’s emotional well- being.
6. Pugs are super chill and among the gentlest dog breeds. They are great with kids as their mouth shape and teeth make it difficult to do any significant damage when biting.
5. Pugs have a long lifespan. Generally speaking, the lifespan is around 12 years but with proper nutrition and care a Pug can easily live over 16 years. So, you know you have a buddy who will stick around a while.
4. Pugs are practically a shadow for their owners. You will never have to worry about being lonely or alone. Your Pug will want to spend every minute of every day with you. Including bathroom visits.
3. Pugs don’t judge. Your Pug won’t care if you spend all day at home in your pajamas eating junk food and binge-watching Netflix. Your Pug will be HAPPY to join you.
2. Pugs have a super cool name for a group of them. A group of Pugs is called a Grumble. Wouldn’t it be cool to refer to your grumble of Pugs?
1. Pugs are basically a real live stuffed animal. A living teddy bear. They love to snuggle up beside you and lie in bed with you. There is nothing better than a precious Pug giving you all the hugs and kisses you can stand.
There you have it, 17 of the best things about owning a Pug. Which ones are on your list that I left off? Feel free to leave a comment and list anything you think I should have included.
Happy Pug Ownership!
